Thousands of foreign professionals, particularly Indian nationals employed in the US, are anticipated to be impacted by the Trump administration’s significant revisions to US work visa renewal regulations. If their employment authorisation document (EAD) expires before their renewal application is granted, foreign workers will no longer be permitted to continue working under the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation. On October 30, 2025, the policy will go into effect.
In the past, foreign professionals could continue working even if their work permits expired while they were being processed. Provided they submitted their renewal applications on time. This automatic extension, which has long served as a check against administrative delays, is eliminated under the new rule. The adjustment is intended to guarantee “proper vetting and screening” of candidates prior to issuing renewal job authorisation. Information according to the DHS. However, detractors caution that the lengthy ISCIS processing delays may cause thousands of people to lose their jobs temporarily.
What are the exceptions in the US visa Renewal?
A federal Register notice for employment documents connected to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or renewal allowed by law is two exceptions. DHS claims that eliminating automatic EAD extensions will result in more frequent screening of people requesting employment authorisation to work in the US. The U.S. Citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) will be able to prevent fraud and identify foreigners with potentially harmful intent so they can be processed for removal from the United States by conducting more thorough background checks.
Who requires EAD?
An EAD (form I-766/EAD) can be used. It can be used to demonstrate that a person is permitted to work in the United States for a predetermined amount of time. It is not necessary for permanent residents to apply for an EAD. The green card, also known as the Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), is proof of employment authorisation. This document is also not required for people with non-immigrant status (H-1B, L-1B, O, or P).
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